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China’s Ant Group changes fintech rules as CEO steps down

By

Emily Nicolle

2021-03-12T14:10:54Z

2 min read

Jack Ma Fintech China Ant Group

Simon Hu, the firm’s chief executive and executive director, resigned from his roles for personal reasons

No ethnic minorities, no data, rather not say: How some FTSE 100 firms answer on diversity

By

Bérengère Sim

2021-03-12T14:02:46Z

3 min read

Black Lives Matter Diversity BAME

Corporates around the world are facing increased scrutiny on diversity

It’s not just Tesla that takes bitcoin — these shops will take your payment in crypto too

By

Emily Nicolle

2021-03-12T13:54:45Z

4 min read

Bitcoin Cryptocurrency

Expedia, the online travel agency, accepts bitcoin via a partnership with Coinbase

Vaccine recovery means investors should focus on these stocks, says Bank of America

By

James Booth

2021-03-12T13:30:19Z

2 min read

Bank of America equities Trading investors stocks

The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

Pandemic saves Goldman, HSBC more than $1bn on bankers’ travel and entertainment

By

Paul Clarke

2021-03-12T13:22:59Z

4 min read

Pay and Bonuses Investment Banking UBS Deutsche Bank People M&A Goldman Sachs HSBC

Travel and entertainment costs have slumped at large investment banks including Goldman Sachs, HSBC, UBS and Deutsche Bank

Ewan Kirk to exit GAM Systematic as assets slump

By

James Booth

2021-03-12T11:50:48Z

2 min read

Hedge Funds GAM People Asset Management

Ewan Kirk, who serves as president of GAM Systematic, is leaving to pursue other opportunities

Trading Places: Volkswagen CFO joins Deutsche board, Citi Europe exec exits

By

Emily Nicolle

2021-03-12T11:42:42Z

4 min read

Monzo On the Move On the move Citigroup Liberum Trading Places Deutsche Bank People JPMorgan Morgan Stanley

UK regulator opens probe into Deloitte’s audits of car dealership Lookers

By

James Booth

2021-03-12T09:20:24Z

2 min read

Accountancy FRC Deloitte

Deloitte resigned as Lookers’ auditor following the publication of its 2019 results

Ghislaine Maxwell’s London home up for sale to settle Epstein case legal fees

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Simon Clark

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Rebecca Davis O’Brien

2021-03-12T08:43:28Z

4 min read

Jes Staley Barclays Maxwell

More women investing in cryptos on bitcoin boom, says Robinhood

By

Emily Nicolle

2021-03-12T08:28:35Z

2 min read

Fintech Bitcoin Blockchain Trading Robinhood Cryptocurrency

Robinhood say that 40% of active women on their app are crypto traders

Deutsche Bank senior bankers get 63% pay hike

By

Paul Clarke

2021-03-12T07:55:14Z

3 min read

Pay and Bonuses Investment Banking Deutsche Bank People

Around 1,000 staff known as material risk takers within Deutsche's investment bank, which includes managing directors, received a total of €716m in variable compensation last year, an increase of 63% in 2019

UK economy falls 2.9% in January amid third lockdown

By

Penny Sukhraj

2021-03-12T07:39:16Z

3 min read

Economics GDP Economy Brexit

Myners: FCA ‘culpable’ for ignoring warning signs on Greensill

2021-03-12T05:01:48Z

4 min read

FCA Asset Management Greensill Capital

Myners said: 'We are in that challenging perimeter of what is and isn’t regulated'